How far is Freedom Dam, OH from Aurora, OH?
The driving distance from Freedom Dam, OH to Aurora, OH is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Portage County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freedom Dam and Aurora.
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Start on Richfield Hudson Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Richfield Hudson Road
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Continue on Streetsboro Road
1827 ft · 37 sec · Streetsboro Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Streetsboro Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Streetsboro Road
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Turn straight onto SR 303
48 m · 6 sec · SR 303
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Turn right onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road
1422 ft · 39 sec · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Turn right onto State Route 43
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 43
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Continue on South Chillicothe Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Chillicothe Road
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Continue on South Chillicothe Road
1498 ft · 27 sec · South Chillicothe Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chillicothe Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Freedom Dam and Aurora.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Chillicothe Road
Continue on South Chillicothe Road
2.6 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Freedom Dam and Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freedom Dam to Aurora?
The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Freedom Dam and 2.9 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.93 one way or $1.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Freedom Dam and Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freedom Dam and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 5.95 mi (9.57 km).
#1 Freedom Dam
Freedom Dam is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2445000, -81.2848300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
Affluent suburb in Portage County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,472 |
| Coordinates | 41.3175500, -81.3453900 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chillicothe Road (-81.345436, 41.31755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $0.93 | $1.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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